Louis van Gaal devastated with Manchester United sacking as he was keen to see out his whole three-year contract

Dutchman is hopeful the Red Devils' end to their FA Cup trophy drought this year will see the club prosper next season

By TOBY GANNON

23rd May 2016, 10:54 pm

Updated: 23rd May 2016, 10:54 pm

LOUIS VAN GAAL has revealed his utter "disappointment" at being unceremoniously sacked by Manchester United 48 hours after winning the FA Cup.

LVG was given his marching orders on Monday morning and Jose Mourinho is now set to hold talks over replacing the Dutchman on Tuesday.

Louis van Gaal was sacked on Monday following a disappointing campaign

Louis van Gaal is set to be replaced as Manchester United boss by Jose Mourinho

Having signed a three-year deal at Old Trafford in May 2014, LVG is unable to see out his entire contract.

And, despite reportedly being compensated with a £5million severance pay, the former Bayern Munich manager is gutted to be leaving the Theatre of Dreams early.

He said: "It has been an honour to manage such a magnificent club as Manchester United FC, and in doing so, I have fulfilled a long-held ambition.

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Van Gaal waves to family and friends at Wembley after United's FA Cup win

Louis van Gaal with Wayne Rooney after the FA Cup win at Wembley

"I am immensely proud to have helped United win the FA Cup for the 12th time in the club's history. I have been privileged during my management career to have won 20 trophies but winning the FA Cup, which is steeped in so much history, will always be one of the most special achievements of my career.

"I am very disappointed to be unable to complete our intended three-year plan. I believe that the foundations are firmly in place to enable the club to move forward and achieve even greater success.

"I hope that winning the FA Cup will give the club a platform to build upon next season to restore the success that this passionate set of fans desire.

David De Gea hands Louis van Gaal the FA Cup in the Royal Box at Wembley

"Having managed in Holland, Spain and Germany, I had always hoped for the opportunity to manage in English football and be part of English culture. Both of these experiences have lived up to expectations and been fantastic.

"I thank my players and wish them well for next season. It has been a pleasure to work with them and it has been particularly rewarding to see so many young players take their chance to break into the first team and excel. I look forward to watching the continued development of these young players next season.

"Thank you to the owners and board of Manchester United for giving me the opportunity to manage this great club.

Louis van Gaal and Mourinho used to work together during their time in Barcelona

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"I would also like to express my gratitude to the amazing United supporters. They are truly the best fans in the world.

"I am indebted to my support and coaching staff, who have given me their all during their time at the club.

"I am deeply grateful to each and every member of the club’s staff — the sports science team, the medical team, the kit and laundry department, club administration, the press office, the manager's team, the Academy team, ground staff and the catering team, both at Old Trafford stadium and Carrington training ground, all of whom have given me their unwavering support in my time at United. Never in my 25 years as a manager have I been so well supported in my role.

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"Finally, my special thanks go to Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton for always making me and my family feel so welcome throughout my time as Manchester United manager."

Executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has thanked the Dutchman for leaving behind a 'legacy' of having developed youngsters at the club.

Woodward said: “I would like to thank Louis and his staff for their excellent work in the past two years culminating in winning a record-equalling 12th FA Cup for the club (and securing him a title in four different countries).

“He has behaved with great professionalism and dignity throughout his time here. He leaves us with a legacy of having given several young players the confidence to show their ability on the highest stage.